Aakash Chopra

Former India opening batter

What makes Kedar Jadhav the spinner different?

From subtle changes in line to aid the spinners to fields that did not help the fast bowlers, Aakash Chopra breaks down the Bengaluru ODI for us

28-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

Pandya proves his skill of building an innings

Aakash Chopra dissects Aaron Finch's well-paced century, Hardik Pandya's growth as a batsman, and Australia's new-ball tactics

24-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

Kohli's trigger movement negates Australia's plans

From Steven Smith's field to Bhuvneshwar Kumar's set-up, Aakash Chopra analyses play in the second ODI in Kolkata

21-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

Pandya's six-hitting ability is special

Former India opener Aakash Chopra looks at five talking points from the series opener

18-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

What the series against Australia means for India

If it is to be a meaningful step in their campaign to regain the World Cup, there are a few areas they need to take a good look at

16-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

Why has Dhoni lost his one-day mojo?

His dot-ball percentage in the middle overs has gone up, and he is taking fewer singles than he used to

06-Jul-2017•Aakash Chopra

Knight Riders' tactics not good enough

Aakash Chopra looks at the team compositions, the bowling and batting opening combinations, and some of the important players from the second qualifier in Bengaluru

19-May-2017•Aakash Chopra

How Pune filled a Stokes-sized hole

Aakash Chopra analyses tactics from the first qualifier between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede

16-May-2017•Aakash Chopra

Why Malinga has lost his sting, and a vintage big-hitting demo

Aakash Chopra analyses play from the run-fest in Mumbai, where Kings XI prevailed over the hosts

11-May-2017•Aakash Chopra

Supergiant missteps

Should Tahir bowl more in the Powerplay? And should Pune look to top up their bowling resources? Aakash Chopra answers these questions and more

26-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

How Gambhir and Raina used their bowling resources

Aakash Chopra analyses the various bowling punts the two captains took during the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Lions

21-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

Dissecting the Daredevils batting order

Aakash Chopra analyses the Delhi Daredevils batting order, and offers insight into some of the more curious events during their game against Kolkata Knight Riders

17-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

The Narine gamble and Uthappa's innovations

Aakash Chopra explains why Kolkata Knight Riders chose to change a successful opening combination, how Robin Uthappa succeeded against Rashid Khan and more

15-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

How Harbhajan and dew hindered Sunrisers

Aakash Chopra analyses some of the major talking points from the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

12-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

Rising Pune still piecing together bowling puzzle

In terms of selection and the use of tactics - lack of spin in the Powerplay, and the chase - Rising Pune Supergiant seemed a few steps behind

11-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

Axar gets Watson again, Royal Challengers misuse Mills and Chahal

Aakash Chopra dissects some of the tactics used by Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore in their meeting at Holkar Stadium

10-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

The keys to Rashid's success, and Warner's form

Aakash Chopra analyses some of the talking points from the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Lions

09-Apr-2017•Aakash Chopra

Plan against bouncers can't be instinctive

The former India opener analyses different methods batsmen adopt while negotiating the short ball on Indian surfaces where inconsistency in bounce is a big factor

26-Mar-2017•Aakash Chopra

Kuldeep's height and angle befuddle Australia

On a first-day pitch, Kuldeep Yadav outfoxed three Australian top-order batsmen with guile and his natural attributes

25-Mar-2017•Aakash Chopra

Jadeja's deception in pace, length and nature

Ravindra Jadeja doesn't have all the tricks in a bowler's armoury, but he has mastered three facets of spin bowling that make him a weapon in the sub-continent

20-Mar-2017•Aakash Chopra

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